In the late 19th and early 20th century, the international monetary regime was characterized by a ...

In the late 19th and early 20th century, the international monetary regime was characterized by a ______-exchange standard.
 
  A. silver
  B. gold
  C. dollar
  D. diamond
  E. pound

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The principal global-governance function of the international monetary regime is to ensure:
 
  A. international liquidity
  B. free trade
  C. global development
  D. exchange rate stability
  E. economic cooperation

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Which of the following is NOT a so-called hard currency?
 
  A. The euro
  B. The Russian ruble
  C. The British pound
  D. The U.S. dollar
  E. The Japanese yen

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When necessary, U.S. monetary authorities usually depreciate the dollar:
 
  A. unilaterally
  B. bilaterally
  C. multilaterally
  D. secretly
  E. They have never depreciated the dollar.

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What primarily determines the value of a currency?
 
  A. The state of its country's economy
  B. The amount of imports vs. export
  C. The government's fiscal policies
  D. The government's monetary policies
  E. The supply and demand of the currency